Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Time and where to watch LaLiga game including match preview, team news and predicted lineups

Both teams are aiming to secure a crucial victory that could propel them towards the top of the league table.

Barcelona: The team has faced injury challenges, especially in midfield, with notable players like Pedri and Frenkie de Jong only recently returning to action. 

However, Gavi’s season has ended due to injury. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen might miss the match due to a back problem, with Inaki Pena ready to step in​.

Atletico Madrid: They are without Thomas Lemar and Vitolo due to injuries. Coach Diego Simeone is expected to field a similar lineup to the one that played well against Feyenoord recently​​.

Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena; Cancelo, Kounde, Araujo, Balde; Pedri, Gundogan, De Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix​​.

Atletico Madrid (5-3-2): Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Riquelme; Llorente, Koke, De Paul; Morata, Griezmann​​.

Head-to-Head: In their last five encounters, Barcelona has 3 wins, Atletico Madrid has 1 win, and there's been 1 draw. Their last meeting ended in a 1-0 victory for Barcelona​​.

Current Form: Barcelona's recent form in all competitions is WLWDW, while Atletico Madrid has shown strong form with LWWWW

Match Prediction: The match is expected to be closely contested as both teams have similar objectives and points, but Barcelona is predicted to edge out a victory with a scoreline of 2-1​​.

Betting Tips: The odds for a home win are at 1.95, a draw at 3.75, and an away win at 3.70. The prediction for betting is a home win with over 2.5 goals, at odds of 3.30. The correct score prediction is a 3:1 win for Barcelona​

Venue and Time: The match will take place at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain. Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm WAT.

Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez will officiate the game

In Nigeria, fans can watch the match on popular sports channels that broadcast LaLiga matches, such as SuperSport. Live streaming may also be available through various sports apps and websites that have broadcasting rights for LaLiga.